The Other Hand (Flipback Edition)
2 journalers for this copy...
A bit of a fizzer really - the plot is turgid, particularly in the last two chapters where improbability reaches an all-time high, and the British characters are in the main, pretty unattractive. The basic premise- that dreadful things can happen to immigrants- is feasible and worth thinking about.
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roelina at
Griffith University - Queensland Conservatorium in Brisbane, Queensland Australia on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Released 11 yrs ago (6/27/2012 UTC) at Griffith University - Queensland Conservatorium in Brisbane, Queensland Australia
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NikkiKalkman at
Brisbane, Queensland Australia on Thursday, June 28, 2012
Just found it! About to start reading as soon as I finish work! So excited, I have always wanted to find one of these!
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NikkiKalkman at
Brisbane, Queensland Australia on Friday, July 20, 2012
Although the story reads like a typical refugee literature both protagonist have fairly genuine and engaging voices which is particularly interesting for a male writing from two female points of view of different ages. Some of the imaginary is incredible and Chris Cleave is due apt credit for fine craft of a metaphor. The last two chapters are heartwarming, however unlikely. All and I all I enjoyed the read and it has peaked my interested in the topic of asylum seekers.